| 词汇 | snap |
| 释义 | snap Theme: CRAZINESS in. to go crazy.Suddenly Rocko snapped and began beating her savagely.His mind snapped, and he's never been right since. Theme: EASY n. an easy thing to do. (Always with a.)Nothing to it. It's a snap.The whole thing was a snap. Theme: PHOTOGRAPHY n. a snapshot.I got some good snaps of the fish you caught.Here's a snap of my brother. snap 1. noun 1 amyl nitrite; an ampoule of amyl nitrite. From the sound/action of breaking open the ampoule UK, 1962. 2 an amphetamine tablet US, 1994. 3 a mouthful of alcohol or a drink taken in one gulp CANADA, 1988. 4 a negative statement or taunt, often as part of a rap performance US, 1994. 5 a humourous statement or person US, 1970. 6 something that is simple or easy US, 1877. 7 in pool, the first shot of the game US, 1990. 8 a photograph US, 1894. 9 a snack; a packed meal. In dialect from 1642; usage appears to have spread via the railways UK, 1980 2. verb 1 to insult someone in a semi-formal quasi-friendly competition US, 1979. 2 to realise something suddenly; to experience an epiphany US, 1967. 3 to flex, and thus contract, the sphincter during anal sex US, 1972.► snap into engage in rifle target practice. Korean war usage US, 1953.► snap out of itto stop dreaming; to face reality; to change your mind-set. Often used as an imperative UK, 1918.► snap to itto urgently begin to do something UK, 1918.► snap your capto lose your sanity US, 1973 snap out snap out sth • snap sth out to say something quickly or suddenly, especially when you are annoyed or quickly giving orders: Captain Vincent was furiously snapping out instructions to the crew.■ SIMILAR TO: bark snap out of 1. snap out of sth • snap sb out of sth to stop feeling unhappy or upset, and become more cheerful, or to make someone do thissnap out of it "Come on Fran, snap out of it! Things aren't really so bad."snap sb out of it Marie's been feeling really depressed recently, and I can't seem to snap her out of it.2. snap out of sth to suddenly stop thinking pleasant thoughts that make you forget about what is really happening, or to make someone do this: He was snapped out of his daydream by Rachel Gray, who suddenly appeared by his side. The doctor snapped out of his reverie and looked over at the clock on the wall. snap to snap to it spoken to start working quickly - used especially when telling someone they should start working: "We need a bucket of water" he said. "Snap to it, woman! snap up 1. snap up sth • snap sth up to buy something very quickly before other people can buy it, especially because it is very cheap or you want it very much: All the tickets for the game were snapped up in less than two hours. Shoppers flooded into the store, hoping to snap up bargains on clothes, handbags etc.2. snap up sb • snap sb up to eagerly take the opportunity of making someone part of your team, organization etc: Owen was snapped up by Liverpool before he'd even left school.3. snap up sth • snap sth up if you snap up a chance or opportunity to do something, you take it as soon as you can before it is too late: I'm sure if they offered him the job he'd snap it up straightaway.■ SIMILAR TO: grab (oh,) snap1. An exclamation of shock, surprise, or disbelief when someone says or does something remarkably or controversially incisive, especially an insult or retort. A: "The boss said my work had been getting too sloppy to keep me on the team, so I told her, 'At least my company isn't on the brink of bankruptcy!'" B: "Oh, snap! I can't believe you said that!" A: "I don't know why John is giving you dating advice—he couldn't get a date if he was the last guy on the planet." B: "Hahaha, snap!" 2. An exclamation of dismay or vexation, especially upon remembering or realizing something unfortunate or undesirable. A: "How's studying going for your exam?" B: "Oh, snap! I forgot that was this week—I'd better hit the books!" A: "Remember that I've got work on Saturday, so I need you home to look after your little sister." B: "Snap, that's this Saturday? But I was going to go to Jeff's house for a party!" 3. An exclamation of joy or excitement when something very good or fortunate happens. Just found out I aced my exam—snap! Ohhh, snap—we're going to states! snap1. verb To go crazy. One day, she just snapped and started threatening people in the office. 2. noun Something that is very easy or effortless to do. A song like this will be a snap once you get more comfortable with playing the guitar. 3. A snapshot photograph. Oh, those snaps won't work—they're too dark. a snapverbSee snap snap1. n. a snapshot. I got some good snaps of the fish you caught. 2. in. to go crazy. His mind snapped, and he’s never been right since. 3. and a snap n. an easy thing to do. (Always with a in this sense.) Nothing to it. It’s a snap. snappedverbSee snapped up
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